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What Causes Dizziness And Numbness In Legs?

I haven t been feeling right lately. I ve been weak and confused and dizzy lately. My legs went completely numb for 3 days in a row and then had that pins and needles sensation after something falls asleep but worse. I ve always had migraines. Their a bit worse lately. I can t eat because I feel full and it makes me nauseous. It s hard to lift a plate too. I have a doctors appointment Wednesday but should I wait that long? I m so dizy right now I wanna. Pike.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Hello Pike!

My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

Your situation could be related to a viral infection or a metabolic disorder. The fact that you have not been eating well, could lead to electrolyte or vitamin deficiencies, which may exacerbate the situation. Polyradiculoneurtis can not be excluded either.
For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a nerve conduction study
- complete blood count
- PCR, sedimentation rate
- blood electrolytes
- vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels
- a resting ECG
- a chest X ray study.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Best wishes!

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What Causes Dizziness And Numbness In Legs?

Hello Pike! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! Your situation could be related to a viral infection or a metabolic disorder. The fact that you have not been eating well, could lead to electrolyte or vitamin deficiencies, which may exacerbate the situation. Polyradiculoneurtis can not be excluded either. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests: - a nerve conduction study - complete blood count - PCR, sedimentation rate - blood electrolytes - vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels - a resting ECG - a chest X ray study. Hope you will find this information helpful! Best wishes!